Maria Full of Grace (2004)

Contrary to my first two blog entries - I do watch other movies besides musicals and comedies. Therefore, my first dramatic entry is "Maria Full of Grace".

This story is about a pregnant Columbia teen that wants
to immigrate to the US - and becomes a drug mule to do
so. Catalina Sandino Moreno portrays Maria as a smart
but confused teen with an unrealistic and naive idea of what life in America will be like even as she travels to New York with over 60 pellets of cocaine in her stomach.

This story was heartbreaking because it provided (what I would think) is a very realistic portrayal of what drug trafficking is like - both in the United States and other countries. This movie definitely made me appreciate how fortunate I am.

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Hairspray (2007)

omg! This is the best movie I have seen this summer! I absolutely loved it! The music (actually sung by the actors in the film) was fantastic. I bought the soundtrack immediately. And the acting - I had never thought Amanda Bynes was more than a Nickelodeon tween star (which - don't get me wrong - SpongBob rules!), but she was so three-dimensional. Even though she was playing
a teen - she just had her first adult role. John Travolta (still nimble on his feet) was fantastic. And both Michelle (Grease 2 - "Cool Rider" anyone?) and James Marsden did marvelous vocal work.

The big shout out goes to Nikki Blonsky. She speaks for every women everywhere. She was unbelievable. I loved her! For all girls that just want to have fun!

And beside all of the great acting and the music - there was actually a plot to this film. You won't find spoilers here - just go! Not a suggestion - a command.

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PS: Elijah Kelley is hot!